Arulselvam Rayappan
| Right Reverend Arulselvam Rayappan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Salem | |
| File:Bishop Rayappan of Salem.jpg | |
| Archdiocese | Pondicherry and Cuddalore |
| Diocese | Salem |
| Appointed | 31 May 2021 |
| Installed | 04 August 2021 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Sebastianappan Singaroyan |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 May 1986 |
| Consecration | 04 August 2021 by Archbishop Antony Pappusamy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1960 Sathipattu, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Urban University |
| Motto | "Audire Illum" meaning "To listen to Him" |
Arulselvam "Roy" Rayappan is an Indian prelate of the Catholic Church. He serves as the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem.[1]
Early life and education
Arulselvam was born on 18 November 1960 in Tamil Nadu, India.[2] He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Arul Anandar College, Karumathur. He has acquired a master's degree in canon law from St. Peter's Pontifical Seminary. He also obtained Doctorate in Canon Law with Summa Cum Laude from the Pontifical Urban University Rome.[3]
Priesthood
On 20 May 1986, Arul received his priestly ordination.[4]
Episcopate
Rayappan was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salem on 31 May 2021 by Pope Francis. He was consecrated as a bishop on 4 August 2021 and took possession of the Diocese of Salem on the same day. He was consecrated as a bishop by Archbishop Antony Pappusamy of Madurai who served as the Principal Consecrator and Bishop Emeritus Sebastianappan Singaroyan of Salem and Bishop Lawrence Pius of Dharmapuri served as Co-Consecrators.
References
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